Originally posted by roigamAssuming this is true (for the sake of debating this point), does there being "No legal requirement" to report sex crimes committed against children make it morally sound to keep those crimes secret from law enforcement authorities?
No legal requirement in this couintry.
Originally posted by FetchmyjunkAre you stalling or something?
It depends on whether the church organisers have first hand knowledge of the incident.
Here it is again:
Make the case, if you think you have one:
the organizers of a church are aware of allegations that some of their members are committing serious sex crimes against children ~ make the case that there is no obligation for those organizers to report such crimes to the authorities.
Originally posted by FetchmyjunkWhat do the things that Christians believe about "the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Christ", about the supposed "need" for them, about the so-called "enabling grace of Christ", and about "the cruelest of Satan’s lies", have to do with non-Christians?
If that were true, there would have been no need for the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Christ.'
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Originally posted by FMFIf they have first hand knowledge or proof they should report it.
Are you stalling or something?
Here it is again:
Make the case, if you think you have one:
[b]the organizers of a church are aware of allegations that some of their members are committing serious sex crimes against children ~ make the case that there is no obligation for those organizers to report such crimes to the authorities.[/b]
Originally posted by FetchmyjunkFirst hand knowledge or proof of an actual allegation? If that's what you mean, then I agree. It should be reported to the authorities and be handled by people with the necessary expertise and authority. And, as far as I know, robbie carrobie agrees with me on this (we have discussed it extensively). roigam appears to be presenting a different stance.
If they have first hand knowledge or proof they should report it.
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Originally posted by FMFMy sister was abused by her church counselor and the church leaders covered it up. So I feel strongly about this. The perpetrator should rot in jail. This is one reason why reason why I left the cult.
First hand knowledge or proof of an actual allegation? If that's what you mean, then I agree. It should be reported to the authorities and be handled by people with the necessary expertise and authority. And, as far as I know, robbie carrobie agrees with me on this (we have discussed it extensively). roigam appears to be presenting a different stance.
Originally posted by FetchmyjunkWell, I have no particular reason to believe you. But you have plonked this supposed autobiographical stuff on the table. So be it. If it's true, fine. If it's just a yarn and part of your general trolling, fine. Whatever, as they say.
My sister was abused by her church counselor and the church leaders covered it up. So I feel strongly about this. The perpetrator should rot in jail. This is one reason why reason why I left the cult.